PHOTO | Second Pitch It Texarkana

Lew Russ, of Michigan, smiles in the middle of a set with local saxophonist Rich Walker before the start of judging during the second annual Pitch It Texarkana entrepreneurial contest Thursday evening, March 30, 2023, at Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana, Ark. Russ is a former Texarkana resident. About 40 participants prospective entrepreneurs had three minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Competitors had to present an original idea and indicate the target market in telling the story behind their entry for a shot at a $7,500 prize. See extended coverage in Saturday’s edition of the Texarkana Gazette. (Staff photo by Stevon Gamble)
Lew Russ, of Michigan, smiles in the middle of a set with local saxophonist Rich Walker before the start of judging during the second annual Pitch It Texarkana entrepreneurial contest Thursday evening, March 30, 2023, at Crossties Event Venue in downtown Texarkana, Ark. Russ is a former Texarkana resident. About 40 participants prospective entrepreneurs had three minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. Competitors had to present an original idea and indicate the target market in telling the story behind their entry for a shot at a $7,500 prize. See extended coverage in Saturday’s edition of the Texarkana Gazette. (Staff photo by Stevon Gamble)

TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The second annual Pitch It Texarkana entrepreneurial contest drew a large crowd of contestants and guests to Crossties Event Venue on Thursday.

About 40 prospective entrepreneurs were vying for a $7,500 prize.

See extended coverage in Saturday's edition of the Texarkana Gazette.

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